superstition
noun
su·per·sti·tion
ˌsü-pər-ˈsti-shən 
1
a
: a belief or practice resulting from ignorance, fear of the unknown, trust in magic or chance, or a false conception of causation
b
: an irrational abject attitude of mind toward the supernatural, nature, or God resulting from superstition
2
: a notion maintained despite evidence to the contrary
Examples of superstition in a Sentence
It is a common superstition that a black cat crossing your path is bad luck.
tales of superstition, witchcraft, and magic
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 17 June 2025
Surely, Mike McDermott has all the traits of an old-school baseball coach, from his emphasis on fundamentals, the energy belying his years, the sharp, dry wit and slew of superstitions.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2025
In terms of casino layouts, there is a superstition that slot machines that are placed at the end of a row, in a prominent position or close to a main doorway are more likely to pay out big jackpots than those hidden in quieter spots, Phelan says.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Three brides reveal to PEOPLE whether or not the wedding superstition actually works.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 14 May 2025
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“Superstition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superstition. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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superstition
noun
su·per·sti·tion
ˌsü-pər-ˈstish-ən
1
: a belief or practice resulting from ignorance, fear of the unknown, or trust in magic
2
: an unreasoning fear of nature, the unknown, or God resulting from superstition
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